Q & A

Important Things To Consider When Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Questions and Answers-with Sandy Homer

Owner and Photographer of Wildflower Photography

Experience Level -

Q: Has this person photographed other weddings? Does he/she do this for a living or for fun?

A: I have eight years of wedding photography experience. Wildflower Photography is a business I run. I enjoy weddings very much.

Photographic Style -

Q: Are the images that you are shown, what you would like to see? There are "buzz" words flying about everywhere about photojournalism, formal, classic candid, and so on. Do you want a mixture of black and white or only color photos?

A: I think if you look a my web site you will get a pretty good idea of what my style is. I feel that I give you a little bit of everything.

Digital or Film-

Q: The world is going digital. Does the photographer use digital, film or both?

A: I use a digital Cannon EOS 20D. I also have a back up camera my Cannon EOS Elan IIe 35MM SLR. I have 2 lenses a Canon 1.4f 50mm lens as well as a Canon Zoom Lens EF 24-70mm 1:2.8, I also use a Canon Speedlite 580EX Flash, with many different LumiQuest flash covers. I have a Bogen Tripod 3030 Manfrotto

Truth in Advertising -

Q: Is this the photographer that will be photographing your wedding or will they send in whomever is available. Don't be shocked, this happens more often than you can imagine. Be certain that you know which photographer is going to be there and that you see HIS/HER work and meet with that individually face to face.

A: You hire me.

Personality -

Q: Is the photographer that you meet someone that you can get along with? Is the "chemistry" there?

A: I have always gotten along well with all my clients and their families, in fact almost all of my business comes from referrals from my very loyal clients..

Appearance -

Q: Ask the photographer how he/she intends to dress. Is this person well groomed?

A: I always wear what is appropriate for weddings.

Price Range -

Q: Although, the last thing you want to do is shop by price but, is this person within your budget? If not, is he or she worth the price difference? Make sure you understand what everything costs, including reprints and albums.

A: See my web site "wedding package price list".

Delivery-

Q: How long does it take to get your proofs back, your finished album, your bridal portrait, etc.?

A: You will get your pictures back four to six weeks from the wedding date.

Offering -

Q: Whether it's a la carte or a package, do you understand what you are getting? Is there any room for changes and will it cost to do so? Sometimes the packages are fixed, sometimes they can be customized, in any case, ask. How much time will he/she spend? What if you need more time? Make sure that you know what's coming.

A: Again see web page "wedding package price list", I think it explains most of these questions. If you have more questions call me.

Contract -

Q: Do you understand the contract. Is it fair? Is everything spelled out? When it comes down to court, only what is WRITTEN really counts, not what was promised. Make sure that you have no doubts before signing. Read it ALL.

A: Yes, I have a contract it is pretty basic. When you book me we will go through it step by step.

What about deposits and payments?

Q: What does it say about cancellations and deposits?

A: To hold your day all Wedding Packages require a $200.00 non-refundable deposit. Your day will be reserved and the $200.00 is applied to your balance.

References -

Q: A personal reference is always the best and people love to talk. Get a list of references from the photographer and check them out personally. A photographer who doesn't have references or is afraid to give them to you may not be the person that you need to hire.

A: If you check my "testimonials page" on my web site and you can read comments from some of my clients.